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BOOKS - Emily Wilson is in the spotlight for her scathing critique of Nolan's 'Odyssey,' but she's always been opinionated - Wilson's bold, often negative review of Christopher Nolan's film "The Odyssey," which the director had said was largely based upon her translation, appeared this week in the London Review of Books. Then it blew up.

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CRITIC'S NOTEBOOK | ODIE HENDERSON - Don't fall for the 'Odyssey' IMAX 70mm okey-doke - Odie's Law says you won't anger the gods if you can't see "The Odyssey" in the format its director intended.

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Getting the lay of the land at Yale -- Two photography shows offer unexpected views of landscape and W. Eugene Smith

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Summer Arts Guide - 80 fun concerts, festivals, shows, and more to check out around Boston this summer - From outdoor music festivals to comedy shows, here are the top events to check out in Boston and beyond this summer.

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All the movies you'll watch this summer

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10 NEW SHOWS TO WATCH THIS SUMMER

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the rundown - A 'Calvin and Hobbes' exhibit comes to the Norman Rockwell Museum, and more local arts news - Plus, tickets for the BSO's new season go on sale Friday.

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Noah Kahan, Maine author make Barack Obama's summer favorites lists -- "I can finally rest," Kahan posted on X while sharing the former president's post about his 2026 summer playlist.

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The Boston tour of 'Oh, Mary!' officially has a star -- "Ru"RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars" winner Alaska Thunder**k will appear in the starring role.

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Wildfires force George Clooney's family to evacuate their home in southern France -- The fire near Brignoles broke out Wednesday afternoon and burned some 247 acres, local officials said.

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ONE SPECIAL THING - E. B. White's 'Trumpet of the Swan' deserves to be adored alongside 'Stuart Little' and 'Charlotte's Web' White's trio of novels for children yielded two of the 20th century's most beloved books: 1945's "Stuart Little" and "Charlotte's Web," which was published in 1953.

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Boston Ballet announces its roster for 2026-27 -- Boston Ballet artistic director Mikko Nissinen has announced the 2026–27 roster, in what will be his 25th season with the company.

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Ava DuVernay's '14th' documentary on Trump-contested birthright amendment -- The Netflix film will mark a return to nonfiction for Ava DuVernay, the filmmaker of "Selma" and "Origin," and a follow-up to DuVernay's 2016 film "13th," her examination of the legacy of the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery.

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Filmmaker Ivy Meeropol talks #MeToo, Trump legal proceedings, and the making of her new documentary, 'Ask E. Jean' -- "Ask E. Jean" by filmmaker Ivy Meeropol dives into the life and career of E. Jean Carroll and her legal battles against President Trump.

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Boston Tap Party and Feet Keep the Beat bring rhythm to Somerville

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Scottish comedian Daniel Sloss on universal adapters, the Tartan Army, and Sbarro pizza

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If you've never heard of the New England Vampire Panic, strap in!

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Ben Affleck teams up with 'Jeopardy!' champion to win $1 million prize on 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire'

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'Remake' is a haunting eulogy delivered through filmed memories

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Ogunquit Museum's 'American Conversations' takes a stab at genuine enlightenment

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Hollywood's secret weapon grew up in Cranston, R.I.

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Billboard hits and a Grammys boycott: All about K-pop sensation BTS ahead of their Gillette takeover

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The best things to do in and around Boston this weekend

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Nantucket store pushes back on influencers, and sparks are flying

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'And then suddenly, you're gone': With the searing 'Remake,' Cambridge documentary giant Ross McElwee grapples with the death of his son

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'Would never approve of my music being used in support of you.' Noah Kahan slams Trump for using his song in a post.

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Local bestsellers for the week ended July 26

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Remembering Glen Hansard, 'one of Ireland's great singer-songwriters'

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Violinist Julia Glenn looked beyond the familiar for her Aston Magna program

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The Huntington celebrates 20 years of giving young actors a look at a career in the performing arts

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Matt Damon's biceps in that 'Odyssey' fight scene? They're hers.

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Hulu's 'Furious' is a riveting crime thriller for the age of Epstein

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